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Advisory board refers concerns about Brockton withdrawals, Silver Lake flows and Jones River to Commission
Summary
Residents and board members raised concerns that Brockton's withdrawals from Silver Lake have reduced flows over Stumpbrook Dam and may exceed daily withdrawal limits; the advisory board agreed to refer the matter to the Central Plymouth County Water District Commission for follow-up.
During the Feb. 5 meeting Pine duBois and John Guiod told the advisory board they were concerned about water-management practices tied to Silver Lake and downstream flows into the Jones River. Pine said Brockton’s current water usage from Silver Lake "is not in line with the law" and emphasized the critical need to maintain flow to the Jones River. Guiod alleged that flows over the Stumpbrook Dam were insufficient and that daily withdrawal limits had been exceeded.
The advisory board recorded these concerns and agreed to refer them to the Central Plymouth County Water District Commission for investigation and potential action. The minutes do not include a response from Brockton or a detailed evidentiary record; the referral action was the board’s formal next step.
